2018 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Adjusting the temperature setting

Heater

Air conditioning system

To adjust the temperature setting, turn the dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or heated air.

Fan speed setting

Turning the dial to“0” turns off the fan.

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Changing airflow modes

the dial to the desired position.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates. Air flows to the windshield.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir- culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Set the air outlet selector dial to the position.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)

To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up.

function is not operating, press to operate the dehumidifica- tion function.

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers Defoggers are used to defog the rear window.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Location of air outlets

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- lets

Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

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Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Open the vent Close the vent

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For quick cooling (vehicles with an air conditioning system)

Turn the dial to the“MAX A/C” position and select the recirculated air mode.

Fogging up of the windows

Vehicles with the button: The windows will easily fog up when the

humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.

Vehicles with the button: If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

Outside/recirculated air mode

When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out- side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.

When the outside temperature is low (vehicles with the button)

The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the vents.

To reduce potential odors from occurring:

It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

Air conditioning filter

P. 453

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Adjusting the temperature setting Increases the temperature Decreases the temperature

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Fan speed setting Increases the fan speed Decreases the fan speed

Change the airflow mode

The air outlets used are changed each time the knob is operated.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger oper- ates.

Other functions

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes (P. 375)

Defogging the windshield (P. 376)

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (P. 376)

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The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set- ting.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press .

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto- matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func- tions other than that operated is maintained.

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press to change to recirculated air mode.

Press to change to outside air mode.

When recirculated air mode is selected, the indicator on illu- minates.

When outside air mode is selected, the indicator on illumi- nates.

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Defogging the windshield

Press .

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)

To defog the windshield and the front side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is defogged.

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

Press the switch to turn the sys- tem on/off.

The indicator comes on when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.

The windshield de-icer will auto- matically turn off after a period of time.

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Location of air outlets

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out- lets

Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

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Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Open the vent Close the vent

Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (if equipped) In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri- oritize fuel efficiency:

Engine speed controlled to restrict heating/cooling capacity.

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:

Adjust the fan speed.

Turn off Eco drive mode. (P. 182)

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately after is pressed.

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Fogging up of the windows

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The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind- shield effectively.

If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

Outside/recirculated air mode

When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out- side/recirculated air mode button to recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling oper- ation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition- ing system is on

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition- ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also reduce fuel consumption.

Vehicles without a smart key system

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to the“ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the vents.

To reduce potential odors from occurring:

It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.

Air conditioning filter

P. 453

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 564)

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The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is oper- ating.

The heated steering wheel can be used when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the“ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

High temperature Low temperature

The indicator light comes on when the switch is on.

The seat heaters can be used when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the“ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

When not in use

Put the switch in the neutral position. The indicator will turn off.